About CAEO
Bridging Academia and National Security
The DoW Cyber Academic Engagement Office bridges the gap between academia and national security by investing in the institutions and individuals who build our cyber workforce.
Mission Statement
CAEO's mission is to develop, connect, and deliver cyber talent to the Department of War through strategic partnerships with academic institutions, funding programs, and workforce development initiatives.
Leadership
CAEO Director
[To be populated]
Deputy Director
[To be populated]
Our Role in the Ecosystem
CAEO coordinates across the full DoW cyber education and workforce ecosystem, connecting funding, academic resources, and talent pipelines.
DoW CIO / WID
Workforce investment and cyber policy oversight
NSA / NCAE-C
Joint stewardship of the CAE designation program
USCYBERCOM
Operational requirements informing academic priorities
CyberCorps / OPM
Scholarship-for-Service and federal hiring integration
387+ Academic Partners
CAE-designated institutions across 50+ states